Darts

[Gerrumonside ref]

1 hour ago, Derwent said:

Anderson v Humphries is a classic example of how the sets format can give skewed score lines. On the face of it 5-2 looks like a comprehensive victory but in actual fact Anderson only won 1 more leg than Humphries (16-15).

Importantly when it mattered Anderson delivered, particularly in the deciding legs in sets towards the end after a slow start to the match.

 

 

[Maximus Decimus]

1 hour ago, Mumby Magic said:

I Meant he was due to play before he died.

Apparently he's still in better form than Glen Durrant.

[Maximus Decimus]

1 hour ago, Derwent said:

Anderson v Humphries is a classic example of how the sets format can give skewed score lines. On the face of it 5-2 looks like a comprehensive victory but in actual fact Anderson only won 1 more leg than Humphries (16-15).

As someone newer to darts, I must say I really prefer the sets format. It is arguably less fair but there is something about a best of 35 legs that feels like it's going to be a slog, and if one player is 5/6 legs ahead it doesn't feel like they'll come back.

The nature of sets means that 3-1 doesn't feel quite as insurmountable.

[DavidM]

6 minutes ago, Maximus Decimus said:

As someone newer to darts, I must say I really prefer the sets format. It is arguably less fair but there is something about a best of 35 legs that feels like it's going to be a slog, and if one player is 5/6 legs ahead it doesn't feel like they'll come back.

The nature of sets means that 3-1 doesn't feel quite as insurmountable.

Couldn’t agree more . I particularly like the Worlds and Grand Prix because of the set format . Many of the rest are just too samey … first to 6 first to 10 etc . Set play is more interesting and has more dimensions to it . You’d think there’s room for at least one more major moving to set play .

[Derwent]

10 minutes ago, Maximus Decimus said:

As someone newer to darts, I must say I really prefer the sets format. It is arguably less fair but there is something about a best of 35 legs that feels like it's going to be a slog, and if one player is 5/6 legs ahead it doesn't feel like they'll come back.

The nature of sets means that 3-1 doesn't feel quite as insurmountable.

I agree with you, just saying that sometimes the set score doesn’t tell the full story. Anderson didn’t annihilate Humphries but if you only saw the score you’d assume he did. 

[Gerrumonside ref]

Battle of the Haircuts coming up next.

[Maximus Decimus]

2 hours ago, Gerrumonside ref said:

Battle of the Haircuts coming up next.

Another quality match. A lot of matches have been like this, underdog goes a couple of sets up before the ranked player eventually claws it back.

Hoping rather than hopeful for Smith vs Price here.

[graveyard johnny]

the kid with the shredded wheat  hair could rule darts for years if he can hone his game and stop rushing 

Edited January 1, 2022 by graveyard johnny

[Gerrumonside ref]

Gerwyn Price is out.

[Maximus Decimus]

Get in there, thought Bully was gonna bottle it but he came through a well deserved win.

[Northern Eel]

30 minutes ago, Maximus Decimus said:

Get in there, thought Bully was gonna bottle it but he came through a well deserved win.

Still my tip for the championship, but it was a titanic battle. 

[gingerjon]

8 hours ago, Gerrumonside ref said:

Gerwyn Price is out.

"I'll say that again, it's my favourite line ..."

[Maximus Decimus]

14 hours ago, DavidM said:

Couldn’t agree more . I particularly like the Worlds and Grand Prix because of the set format . Many of the rest are just too samey … first to 6 first to 10 etc . Set play is more interesting and has more dimensions to it . You’d think there’s room for at least one more major moving to set play .

I'd love to see a proper cricket darts tournament. They play it a lot in the US and Japan and it's probably my favourite game to play.

Might not work as well with 100+ average players.

[Gerrumonside ref]

Have to say I’m really enjoying this World Championship so far.

Lots of close matches with great drama or brilliant play, and usually a mix of both.

Feels like there’s been a few upsets but also it’s highlighted how tight it can be at the top which is great for darts.

[Gerrumonside ref]

4 hours ago, gingerjon said:

"I'll say that again, it's my favourite line ..."

Did you follow the exploits of Florian Hempel aka The Hempel of Doom?

He used to play handball in the German 2nd Division before turning to darts - he had a good run at this year’s World Championship.

He plays with Cologne Cathedral’s famous twin spires on his jersey.

 

Edited January 2, 2022 by Gerrumonside ref

[Mumby Magic]

Premier League predictions anyone?

[DavidM]

Brilliant session of darts last night , utterly enthralling . Rydz is amazing , he’s gonna be something , but Peter Snakebite is just rock solid and his experience told . I’m chuffed for bully boy Smith , I don’t like Price . Ive never liked his manner or antics .  He’s fuelled the crowd for years and now is moaning about it . It’s up for grabs now alright , hopefully Anderson can keep on grinding it out and I’d like to see him play bully boy in the final . The enigmatic character that is Wade goes under the radar a bit but I’m sure he’ll fancy it too . And Snakebite has done it before and is ultra consistent … yes that’s correct , I really don’t know ! Been good though 

[Maximus Decimus]

2 hours ago, DavidM said:

Brilliant session of darts last night , utterly enthralling . Rydz is amazing , he’s gonna be something , but Peter Snakebite is just rock solid and his experience told . I’m chuffed for bully boy Smith , I don’t like Price . Ive never liked his manner or antics .  He’s fuelled the crowd for years and now is moaning about it . It’s up for grabs now alright , hopefully Anderson can keep on grinding it out and I’d like to see him play bully boy in the final . The enigmatic character that is Wade goes under the radar a bit but I’m sure he’ll fancy it too . And Snakebite has done it before and is ultra consistent … yes that’s correct , I really don’t know ! Been good though 

It's clearly got out of hand with Price now but I agree he doesn't help himself. One of the reasons he's picked on is because he rises to it and ends up being antagonistic back. Last night he put out a tweet saying nothing more than 'cheats.' That's not gonna help matters.

My bet is on a Smith vs Wright final, with my gut going for Wright. Wade will have to rise by about 10 points or hope Smith has a shocker. I expect Anderson-Wright will be closer but think Wright has the consistency to win.

 

[Northern Eel]

Here we go. Long time since I have been so excited with having two semis on in one night.... 

[Gerrumonside ref]

Michael Smith has been calmness personified in this semi final so far. 

Edited January 2, 2022 by Gerrumonside ref

[Maximus Decimus]

Wade making it interesting. 

[Northern Eel]

10 minutes ago, Maximus Decimus said:

Wade making it interesting. 

Mildly, but Smith simply scoring too heavily. Game over and Smith into the final fairly comfortably.

Now the one that is really difficult to call. Wright for me, just.

[Northern Eel]

Wright squeaks through ,6-4, but what an effort from former champion Anderson. Great match.

[Gerrumonside ref]

2 minutes ago, Northern Eel said:

Wright squeaks through ,6-4, but what an effort from former champion Anderson. Great match.

Yes, Peter Wright played great and his 180s made the difference.

A great encounter.

Smith vs Wright should make for a fantastic final.

[Maximus Decimus]

9 minutes ago, Northern Eel said:

Wright squeaks through ,6-4, but what an effort from former champion Anderson. Great match.

Fair play to Anderson, from 3-0 down he was probably the better player and went into overdrive.

Great final in prospect. Obviously rooting for Smith but think he's a slight underdog.